France head coach Didier Deschamps has said Kylian Mbappe was disappointed after losing the 2022 World Cup final, as his efforts were not enough to win the trophy.Messi took the headlines, but Mbappe was arguably the best player at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday night as his hat-trick pushed Argentina all the way.The PSG forward scored a quick-fire brace to make it 2-2 and take the game to extra time.The 23-year-old then became the first player to score a hat-trick in...

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has suggested that his team defeated France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because they fought "together and were united" during the encounter to achieve their aim.A brace from Messi, a goal from Angel di Maria, and a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe ensured Argentina and France drew 3-3 in the World Cup final clash after 120 minutes at Lusail Stadium on Sunday.Argentina went on to beat France 4-2 on a penalty shoot-out.Speaking a...

France midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned from attending the 2022 World Cup final.The Juventus star was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar after sustaining an injury just weeks after his return to Turin from Manchester United.Pogba eventually underwent surgery on the knee problem.While Pogba was forced to miss the World Cup, it appears plans have been put in place for him to attend the final at the Lusail Stadium.L’Equipe reports President Emmanuel Macron is ke...